Guesty, the property management platform behind Airbnb raises $19.75m - Travel Daily Media
Summary
Guesty, a property management platform utilized by many Airbnb hosts, secured $19.75 million in funding. This investment suggests growing confidence in the STR market and signals potential expansion for Guesty's platform. Hosts using Guesty may benefit from new features or enhanced services as a result of this funding round.
Key Insights
- •Guesty, a property management platform, raised $19.75 million in funding.
Action Items
- ✓Consider the impact of the investment on Guesty's features and pricing if you are a current or prospective user.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Guesty: Guesty is a property management platform.
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